Miss Bones, my VAS cat.
In October of 2008 my cat Miss Bones recieved her 2nd Rabies vaccination from her Holistic Vet at Loving Touch Animal Clinic. In April of 2009 I found a lump on her thigh. Since I could afford to go in I waited. I was able to have her seen at WellPet Humane Clinic and they wanted to remove the lump and have it biopsied. I was able to get the fund for this up and she had the lump removal surgery in January of 2010. She did great and healed nicely.
Then I received the call. The lump came back for Fibrosarcoma. Dr. Orlin was wonderful and very caring and very helpful. However treatment from a specialist still starts at 2500.00$. I couldn't do anything.
I felt helpless. I switch the cats to raw food diet. I researched and added Udo's Pet Essentials, Taurine, Colostrum, Enchinica and Astraglaus as well as the Vitimin E and Fish Oil.
From January to March all was good. Then her lump returned and grew and grew. I had to do something. I prayed and I googled.
I found a Chemo study starting at UGA Athens, about an hour from me. Again Dr. Orlin was so very helpful and we were able to get all the labs done at the clinic and meet with the Oncologist.
On Wednesday June 23rd Bones had her first oncology appointment. It was fantastic. I prayed Bones would understand and not mewo the entire way. She was a well behaved kitty. We were accepted into the study.
On Saturday Junee 26th, Bones recieved her first Lomustine Chemo pill. I am a nervous wreck then remembered that God has me and Bones on a path and I gave all my worried to Him.
Bones next labs is Friday July 2nd. I am no longer fearful but I am full of anticipation in the weeks to come.
Friday July 2nd - Labs good and no new tumor growth. Next date is the 9th, then the 19th.
Then I received the call. The lump came back for Fibrosarcoma. Dr. Orlin was wonderful and very caring and very helpful. However treatment from a specialist still starts at 2500.00$. I couldn't do anything.
I felt helpless. I switch the cats to raw food diet. I researched and added Udo's Pet Essentials, Taurine, Colostrum, Enchinica and Astraglaus as well as the Vitimin E and Fish Oil.
From January to March all was good. Then her lump returned and grew and grew. I had to do something. I prayed and I googled.
I found a Chemo study starting at UGA Athens, about an hour from me. Again Dr. Orlin was so very helpful and we were able to get all the labs done at the clinic and meet with the Oncologist.
On Wednesday June 23rd Bones had her first oncology appointment. It was fantastic. I prayed Bones would understand and not mewo the entire way. She was a well behaved kitty. We were accepted into the study.
On Saturday Junee 26th, Bones recieved her first Lomustine Chemo pill. I am a nervous wreck then remembered that God has me and Bones on a path and I gave all my worried to Him.
Bones next labs is Friday July 2nd. I am no longer fearful but I am full of anticipation in the weeks to come.
Friday July 2nd - Labs good and no new tumor growth. Next date is the 9th, then the 19th.
July 9th labs was low platelettes but no cause for concern.
July 19th removed from study stage 4 low white blood cell count. Placed on antibiotics, may need fluids. I can't stop crying.
July 22nd writing her website, driving my mind crazy with how to help her. She has been sleeping with me again so that is nice.
"Dear God, thank you for placing Bones in my care as a kitten and blessing me with such a wonderful cat. Thank you for the oppertunity to try the chemo treatment. It's your path we are on and I thank you for taking the 'what if' out of question. Bones is in your hands. the vets can not help, treatments are no longer an option. She is totaly and completly in your hands and dear God please bless her with a happy enjoyable painfree life going forward. I want you to heal her, remove her cancer and remove her growth. I want my healthy cat back. I am forever thankful for her and for You in all your blessings. We are at your mercy, your guidence. I pray that you wrap Bones in your loving arms and keep her happy with me. Amen"
July 19th removed from study stage 4 low white blood cell count. Placed on antibiotics, may need fluids. I can't stop crying.
July 22nd writing her website, driving my mind crazy with how to help her. She has been sleeping with me again so that is nice.
"Dear God, thank you for placing Bones in my care as a kitten and blessing me with such a wonderful cat. Thank you for the oppertunity to try the chemo treatment. It's your path we are on and I thank you for taking the 'what if' out of question. Bones is in your hands. the vets can not help, treatments are no longer an option. She is totaly and completly in your hands and dear God please bless her with a happy enjoyable painfree life going forward. I want you to heal her, remove her cancer and remove her growth. I want my healthy cat back. I am forever thankful for her and for You in all your blessings. We are at your mercy, your guidence. I pray that you wrap Bones in your loving arms and keep her happy with me. Amen"
If I ever doubt myself I dont when I look at her last picture.
Aug 4th 835am Bones made it to Rainbow Bridge. O God help me.
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